CAPP Blog

Through Community Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention (CAPP), LSI fosters healthy, positive relationships in Iowa children and teens. We provide K-12 students with age-appropriate relationship-building, pregnancy prevention, and anti-bullying curriculum.

Setting Family Goals and Intentions for the New Year

By Anne Peters, LMFT It’s time we welcome 2021 with open arms and open hearts! It’s no secret 2020 has brought new worries and stress to us. The gift of...

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Tips and Tricks to Manage Holiday Stress

By Anne Peters, LMFT The holidays are officially upon us! This is a time of year that brings joy and merriment, but also tends to bring its fair share of...

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Giving Thanks – Tips to Foster Empathy and Gratitude with Your Child

By Anne Peters, LMFT Thanksgiving has come and gone, but our gratitude lasts all year long. How do we foster gratitude in our children? How can we teach them empathy?...

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Holiday Mindfulness Activity

By Anne Peters, LMFT It’s finally that time of year – the holidays. Thanksgiving is fast approaching, then it’s full steam ahead to celebrate our favorite winter holidays. The holiday...

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Catching Zzz’s: Why Sleep is Important, and How We (and Our Children) Can Get It

By Anne Peters, LMFT Does anyone else still feel like you are recovering from daylight saving time? It’s always a reminder to me of just how important and crucial sleep...

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Spooktacular Family Activities (and the Importance of Together Time)

By Anne Peters, LMFT It’s no secret spending time with your family is important. How important is it? Spending time together as a family has been shown to decrease negative...

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Time to Read! Children’s Book Recommendations for This Trying Time

By Anne Peters, LMFT Reading with your child is such a valuable experience. You can go on magical adventures together, learn something new with one another, and strengthen your relationship....

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How to Spot Anxiety Symptoms in your Children (and Yourself) During High Stress Times

By Anne Peters, LMFT It’s no secret that feelings of anxiety have increased for many of us over the last several months. There has been so much uncertainty in our...

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Ways to Help Your Children and Family Manage the Uncertainties

By Anne Peters, LMFT Happy September, everyone! We have officially made it through summer and we are all getting back into our school and work routine. Although this is a...

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A message to your child during this confusing time

By Anne Peters, LMFT It’s the start of a new school year! This year has looked pretty different than any other year, hasn’t it? You haven’t been to school since...

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